COUNTRY QUILTS & BEARS Newsletter!

October – November - December 2009!!

1983 Drew Street, Clearwater, FL 727/461-4171

www.countryquiltsandbears.com

Email: countryquilts@ij.net

STORE HOURS: Monday through Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

We are closed every Sunday to enjoy time with our families!

HOLIDAY SHOP HOURS:

THANKSGIVING: CLOSED Wednesday-Thursday-Friday - Saturday

November 25, 26, 27 & 28

CHRISTMAS: CLOSED December 24^th through December 27^th

NEW YEAR HOLIDAY! CLOSED January 1 through January 3rd

The End of the Month-End of the Bolt 30% sale will continue so keep that date marked on your calendar!

SHOP HOP – October 19 thru 31 (regular shop hours)

Shop Hop Web Site: www.bayareashophop.com

We have a couple of new instructors!!!! Just for your sewing enjoyment!!! One you know and one is new to us…and there is a third one who will be arriving in 2010!!!!

Let’s start with our Francy Gordon, teaching the “Francy’s Floating Stars”. Francy has taken a meeting with all the bears in the shop. George called their meeting to order since he is her CEO. George presented his idea to the bears and it was a unanimous vote---- FRANCY IS GOING TO START TEACHING QUILTING CLASSES!!!! Check the schedule for her class and be sure to sign up early so you can beat the bears. You never know how many of them have been calling to reserve their seats!!!

Meet Janet Morton!

Janet is our newest addition to teachers! She began to quilt in the late 1970’s in New England and found it a relaxing hobby. She made quilted items as gifts mostly for baby showers and family members. After taking a break from quilting while living in Florida, working as an accountant, and raising her daughter who does not share her love of quilt making – but does enjoy quilts, Janet returned 5-years ago finding a whole new world of new tools, fabrics, patterns, and kits! She discovered that quilting goes along perfectly with her accounting background and she can satisfy her need to be precise, detailed, and artistic all at the same time. Quilting is definitely a passion which Janet has never lost and is enjoying more than ever! WELOME, JANET!!!!

In 2010 we’ll have Lynn Wood schedule some paper-piecing classes…more in the next newsletter…and you’ll meet Lynn officially in 2010!!

CHRISTMAS ROUNDABOUT!!!!! This Christmas Mystery class is in its 8^th year!!!! Each year we have a quilt designed just for CQB and it’s a mystery and we have a ball!!! This year Pam Evans designed a beauty!!!! Make sure you have signed up and have your spot reserved. See the particulars in the schedule!

OUR CLASS SCHEDULE

Registration Information:

Remember to register early for class as class size is limited. Payment in full is required in advance. Class fees are non-refundable 48 hours prior to the class. We know many reasons pop up that could cause you to run a bit late, but if you find you will be more than 10 minutes late for class we ask that you please take a minute to give the shop a call to let us know.

10% off class supplies purchased at CQB. All class fees listed do not include the cost of your supplies for that class.

Please be sure that your sewing machine is in good order and that you’re comfortable with it. if your machine has been on a shelf for a while, don’t forget to dust it off and have it serviced before class. Nothing is more frustrating that to sit down to a machine that doesn’t want to cooperate! You will enjoy yourself much more if you take care of this ahead of time! thanks!

Beginner Machine Piecing Quilt Class Instructor: Roni Hunt $50 plus supplies

Saturday – October 17 and 24 Time: 9:30 – 3:30 Roni has taken the beginner class to the weekend and changed it up a bit. In this 2-week condensed class you’ll learn all you need to complete the alternating 9-patch quilt top. Fabrics need to be selected ahead of time in order to come to class with fabrics washed and ironed.

Appliqué Instructor: Becky Madasz- $6 – Club Appliqué --and-- $12-Beginner Hand-Appliqué

Thursday – October 8^th and November 12 and Dec. 10 Time: 10-1 Club Appliqué Club Appliqué: is not a ‘teaching’ class it is a sit and sew session. You’ll work on a project of your choice with Becky helping you along the way. Thursday – October 1 and November 5^th Time: 10-1 Beginner Appliqué Beginner Appliqué: is a traditional ‘class’. NOTE: NO BEGINNER APPLIQUE FOR DECEMBER!

Sew Ahead Christmas SPINNING SANTA!! Instructor: Becky Madasz $20 plus supplies

Wednesday – October 14 Time: 10-4 One day class to make this cute Santa table topper. You’ll have a Christmas project done by the end of the day. Pattern and accessory kit required!

Spider Quilt Instructor: Janet Morton $30 plus supplies $4 kits available for eyes, legs…BOO!

Thursday Oct. 8 and 15 Time: 10-2 This spider web will lure you in! See the shop sample and create your own Halloween decoration complete with 3-d spiders!

Christmas Tree Instructor: Janet Morton $30 plus supplies

Thursday Oct. 22 and 29 and Nov. 5 Time: 10-1 Another holiday is covered here by Janet! Don’t miss the chance to sew these trees together with Janet.

Beginner Paper-Piecing Instructor: Lynn Woods

COMING TO A CALENDER NEAR YOU JAN-FEB-MARCH 2010!!!!

Seasonal Pillows! Instructor: Becky Madasz $20 Instructor:Roni Hunt $20

Wednesday – November 4 and 11 Time: 10-2 Saturday – October 31 and November 21 You can choose to do a wonderful hand appliquéd and embroidered snowman pillow, or if you prefer machine work, a christmas tree. These will be the first in a series of seasonal pillows. We will do winter pillows, spring/summer pillows, and fall pillows. You can also choose to do both the appliquéd as well as the tree so you’ll have 2 pillows!!!

Francy’s Floating Stars! Instructor: Francy Gordon $30

Saturday Nov. 14 and 21 Time: 10-2 A “hand-holding” class for those who are new to quilting or just need a refresher course to get going again. Reinforce whatever you learned in your beginner class and have fun creating a great quilt.

Hand-Piecing!! Instructor: Diane Hosman $30 per class

Saturday, October 31 Time: 10:00– 1:30 Diane had heard your cries for a hand-piecing class! Learn everything you’ll need to hand-piece your blocks: template marking, sewing seams, assembly, and find out about the tools that go along with this portable sewing method!

Christmas Quickie Instructor: Pat Dearth $30 per class

Saturday – November 7 Time: 9:30 – 3:30 Join Pat for a Christmas Quickie!!! In this one day you’ll get this quilt top constructed for Christmas gift destined to be a favorite

Machine Quilting Instructor: Anthony Jones $30 per class

Saturday – November 7 and 21 Time: 9:30 – 12:30 Finally!! Anyone who has ever wanted to know anything about machine quilting will NOT want to miss this class!! In his 2-session class Anthony will take you through ALL you’ll need to know to get comfortable with machine quilting!!!! Great for the beginner and up!!

New Quilter’s 9-Patch & Snowball Block Instructor: Becky Madasz $30 per class

Wednesday – November 18 and December 2 Time: 10-2 A class for those who have finished a beginners class and would like to make a lap quilt to reinforce all they have learned. A nice scrappy quilt!! Kits can be made upon request.

CHRISTMAS ROUNDABOUT $30 per class PLUS KIT

Thursday, December 3 Time: 9:30 – 4:00 OR Saturday, December 5 Time: 3:30 - ?? Join your CQB staff for a class of surprises and fun! Make sure you get a supply list and be ready to sew at the time listed above!!! We can’t wait for you to join us!

Fur Bears Plain and Francy All classes are 9:00 a. m. – 4:30 p.m.
Beginner Bear $35.00 plus kits	Get bitten by the bear-bug!!! This class is a must for all who would love to create a wonderful treasure and start your own bear den. Create your own bear all in one class. Check the shop for all the pre-class preparations.

Francy Gordon (a nationally recognized bear teacher) has her own little den here at Country Quilts and Bears.

Do you have any furs lying around your home? Our Florida weather doesn’t really necessitate their use…why not contact Francy. She’ll re-purpose your heirlooms into one-of-a-kind treasures.

Francy prepares and has bear kits available from her personal designs.

She, and the shop, maintain a complete inventory of bear supplies and many commercial bear patterns for your consideration. We have an excellent selection of mohair in a variety of colors and treatments such as multicolor and curls, etc.